Description
This easy and fluffy pancake recipe yields irresistibly soft pancakes in just 15 minutes. Featuring a simple batter made with all-purpose flour, baking powder, and classic ingredients, these pancakes cook quickly on a hot griddle or pan, making them perfect for a delightful homemade breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons aluminum-free baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups milk (any type)
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make the batter: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Use a fork to break up the egg, mix it with the liquid ingredients, then gradually incorporate the dry ingredients from the outside of the bowl inward. Mix just until most of the flour disappears and the batter becomes mostly smooth. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough pancakes.
- Heat the cooking surface: Preheat a non-stick griddle or large skillet over medium heat. If you’re using an electric griddle, set it between 300°F and 350°F. Lightly grease the surface with butter, oil, or spray. Be sure butter doesn’t brown, as that means the surface is too hot.
- Cook the pancakes: Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot greased surface for each pancake. The batter is thick and does not spread much, so use the back of a spoon or the scoop to shape it. Cook the first side for about 2 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set. Flip carefully and cook the second side for slightly less time until golden and cooked through. Do not press down on the pancakes after flipping to keep them fluffy.
- Repeat and keep warm: Remove cooked pancakes and keep them warm in a 200°F oven on a sheet pan while cooking the remaining batter. Serve pancakes immediately or as desired.
- Serve: Plate a stack of pancakes and top with your preferred syrups, butter, fruits, or other toppings for a perfect breakfast treat.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain a light and fluffy texture.
- If the butter browns when greasing the pan, reduce the heat; pancakes cook best at moderate temperatures.
- Use aluminum-free baking powder to avoid a metallic taste.
- Pancakes can be kept warm in a low oven (200°F) while cooking the rest of the batch.
- Customize toppings with fresh berries, honey, maple syrup, or whipped cream as you like.
- The batter is thick and requires shaping rather than pouring.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: fluffy pancakes, easy pancake recipe, quick breakfast, homemade pancakes, stovetop pancakes
